South Hadley High School

South Hadley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
153 Newton St,  South Hadley, MA
South Hadley Public Schools
3.6
2.3
508 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Diana Bonneville
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
30
Math
30
English
29
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
24.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
184:1

Student Diversity

Male
49.6%
Female
49.6%
White
77.2%
Hispanic
15.4%
Black
2.6%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 132 Students
Boston University 59 Students
Westfield State University 49 Students
Boston College 40 Students
Holyoke Community College 39 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 35 Students
Western New England University 35 Students
University of Vermont 33 Students
Northeastern University 32 Students
Quinnipiac University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 50 Students
Psychology 40 Students
Business 36 Students
Nursing 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Finance 19 Students
Economics 15 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Environmental Science 14 Students
Education 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 70 Reviews
2.0
3/1/2024
Minimal AP offerings, limited resources, students and parents control the school and administration does very little to support
4.0 Senior
4/17/2022
it's a typical high school nothing crazy or extravagant but it does its job. There are some really good staff and coaches as well as some good teachers. Most teachers are willing to stay after to help and coaches always stress grades first.
5.0 Senior
12/21/2020
This school has helped me get into my dream college and it has helped many other students flourish! Many of the teachers are very nice and helpful as well!
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/28/2010
The school has issues which are recently being brought to light which the administration and faculty has long ignored. Before enrolling your children here, you have to ask the question why it took them so long to enact anti-bullying legislation? It's a reactive environment at SHHS, not a proactive o...
1.0 student
4/28/2010
There is a lot of bullying going on and it's hard for students to handle it because the school chooses to ignore the issue
5.0 parent
4/17/2010
My children have had a great experience at the high school.
5.0 parent
4/14/2010

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South Hadley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in South Hadley, MA, in the South Hadley neighborhood, and is served by the South Hadley Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 508 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. South Hadley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $412,407. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chicopee Academy, Holyoke High School, Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter School, and more. Learn more about what South Hadley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Hadley High School.

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